THE CAMBRIDGE FAMILY Our FRESH START

THE COUPLE ARE LEAVING LONDON TO FORGE A NEW LIFE WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY

- Natalie Posner

Prince William's recent 40th birthday wasn't just a personal milestone. It was also the start of a new chapter for the future king and his young family. Within days of his June 21 birthday celebration, William, his wife Kate, 40, and their three children started the countdown to their move to a property very close to Queen Elizabeth II's residence at Windsor Castle later this summer.

The couple believe the change will be beneficial to their kids as well as to the queen, 96, who has been ailing. "The queen is lonely," explains an insider, who says that William hopes to be able to see her three or four times a week at Windsor. He's also looking forward to spending less time in hectic London. "He is happy to get back to basics and live closer to nature with his wife and kids," the insider says.